Alternative art

So when you think of art you think of paint or photography, oil pastels or other mediums right? I do too, don’t get me wrong, but I’ve been really loving alternative art as of late or as I like to call it: put what you love in a frame- like a leftover fabric remnant, a brooch, or even those pretty shopping bags from the high end shops that are little luxuries in themselves.

(such an easy DIY)

This alternative art really started as an inexpensive way of getting something on the wall when we first bought our house. I had some old fabric placemats that I never used for fear of getting them dirty (who does this? Isn’t that the purpose of placemats?) So I got some inexpensive frames and hung them up and PS they are still hanging up in our hall and I still really dig them. The fabric is really pretty with gold and cream and it reminds me of the pink Ikea pot I have which I should have bought two of (always buy in pairs- free design tip).

I’ve always been in love with fabric- I have a trillion samples and swatches. It can really bring a space to life. It can create drama, be fun and playful or be utilitarian as I am finding I need more of because of these darlings:

I love them dearly but they are messy.

So–the inspiration and the Lovely for today is this fabric:

Freestyle

When I was first sourcing fabric for the settee in our living room, I wanted something bold, black and white on the back of it. I thought I had found the perfect piece of fabric, but being ~~responsible~~ perfectionist, I ordered a fat quarter swatch just to make sure it would work. It did not work. AT ALL. So I now had this large piece of fabric. I didn’t want another pillow and I didn’t have the heart to just chuck it. So…. I framed it and it looks glorious in its new home- and with the newly painted door- HEAVEN.